VIA P4M266A Mainboard User Manual

This document describes the features and characteristics of the VIA P4M266A mainboard, as well as instructions for installation and BIOS setup.

Brand: VIA
Category: Motherboard
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 50
File format: PDF
File size: 3.2 MB
Published: 09 April, 2012
Updated: 28 September, 2023
Model: P4M266A
MD5 checksum: 2EBD907997FE457DE412071D0B78BB31
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About this manual

This manual covers the VIA P4M266A mainboard designed for Intel Socket 478 processors. It includes a system block diagram, detailed feature lists, installation procedures, jumper settings, and BIOS configuration instructions.

Additional sections describe peripheral interfaces, power‑management options, driver installation, and BIOS update steps, with appendices for troubleshooting and BIOS flashing.

What's inside

Introduction
Features
Installation
BIOS Setup
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management
Driver Installation
Appendix – BIOS Update

Specifications

Processor Socket	Intel Socket 478
Supported CPUs	Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron up to 3.0 GHz
Chipset	VIA P4M266A + VT8235
Graphics Core	Built‑in VIA ProSavage 8
LAN Controller	Embedded 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (VIA 6103 PHY)
Audio	Six‑channel AC’97 v2.3 audio with analog & digital I/O
USB Ports (rear)	4 × USB 2.0

Frequently asked questions

What processor socket does the VIA P4M266A use?

It uses an Intel Socket 478 for Pentium 4 and Celeron CPUs.

What Ethernet controller is integrated?

An embedded 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller with a VIA 6103 PHY.

How many USB 2.0 ports are available on the rear panel?

Four USB 2.0 ports are provided on the rear panel.

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